Are You Taking Care Of Your Body Before You Have A Problem?

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How often do we think we are saving money only to find out we have done just the opposite? For instance, how often do we hesitate to do the regular maintenance on our cars—at 25,0000, 50,000 miles…..and then wind up with a bigger, more expensive, problem that could have been prevented? I followed the (wrong)advice of a mechanic who did a big repair on our van. He said nothing else needed to be done until 100,000 miles—all the regular maintenance had been done. Turns out, he was 100% wrong, but I only found that out when we had to pay over $2,000.00 for repairs and a complete transmission overhaul.

Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made, but we must take care of them and not wait until we have a major health problem. Sometimes we are downright silly!! We will spend 5.95 or more on a dessert at a restaurant. We will buy candy bars and other snacks and are not concerned what we pay for them!! These foods are not promoting health.  Yet we often don’t want to pay a small price for HEALTH!!

How about your KIDNEYS? Are you taking care of them?

Do you ever consider how important your kidneys are to your overall health? Most of us don’t think about our kidneys as long as they are functioning correctly. They are vital organs!! Did you know the kidneys process about 2.2 pints of blood per minute? They filter wastes (up to two quarts) from the blood and send it to the bladder. Their function also helps to regulate your blood pressure and balance acidity and electrolyte levels.

Here are some simple ways to protect and support your kidneys:

Trying To Lose Weight And The Scales Won’t Budge?

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Need to lose weight, but your dieting efforts are producing little to no results. Most of us make dieting/losing weight a big process–a complete change. Sometimes we just have to make a few simple changes to start getting good results.

We know the right foods to eat and despite our good eating habits, the scales just won’t budge. You might just need more activity or small changes in your diet to increase your metabolism. Here are a few easy ways to tweak your efforts and start getting the results you want:

Brain Power

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You take care of your body—you exercise…. take supplements… get the needed rest and sleep…but what do you do for your BRAIN? There are several things you can do to get your best MENTAL PERFOMANCE—to shut out distractions and maintain concentration and enhanced memory.

I read some simple tips online for keeping your brain sharp! Here are a few suggestions:

  1. Exercise
  2. Eat a healthy diet
  3. Get enough sleep
  4. Use your mind instead of a calculator
  5. Flex your mental muscles—take a class, go to your library, play crossword puzzles and computer games

My Favorite Fruit–Or Is it A Vegetable?

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Summer in the United States begins on June 21, 2018. Is the time of year the children are off from school—we plan fun in the sun activities and vacations. When I think of summer, one word comes to mind—WATERMELON!! It has always been my favorite fruit and I eat it for breakfast whenever possible. AND it is good for us! It contains 92% water and is nutrient dense.

You notice I called it a fruit. Others say it is a vegetable in the squash and cucumber family. In fact, in 20017 Oklahoma made it their state vegetable.

Does The Summer Heat Put You In Danger?

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We look forward to the warmer weather after a very cold winter, but the extreme heat can cause problems. Health problems related to HEAT can range from minor to medical emergencies. Read our blog article, You Could Be At Risk For Heat Exhaustion for more information.

Let’s consider those of us who are older—We are at great risk for getting a heat-related illness –and if we have a chronic illness, our risk is even greater. As reported by The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, hypothermia is the failure of the body’s heat regulating mechanism to deal with a hot environment. After being in heat for long periods Hypothermia can cause heat fatigue, sudden dizziness, cramps, and heat stroke.

Use My Mouthwash for What??

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Next time you see your mouthwash on sale, you might want to pick up an extra bottle. Just be sure it is sugar free and alcohol based.

Growing up, mom had me use mouthwash for three things. Of course the first use was as a mouthwash. I also had to gargle with it before leaving the house if it was cold and flu season –I am not sure this was effective, but at least I had sweet smelling breath. The other use was as a treatment for dandruff. We would soak a cotton ball in mouthwash (listerene) and dab it on the scalp—wait a few minutes and then wash and condition as usual—and it worked!!

Is There Any Relief For Arthritis?

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If you have Arthritis, off course, always check with your doctor before starting any new medicines supplements or exercise programs. I believe your doctor just might encourage you to walk. As I get older, “Arthur” has come to visit me and I started recently haveing sciatic problems. In doing some online research, I found great information on Walking with Arthritis from the Mayo Clinic—and I thank them for providing these invaluable tips to all of us.

I think most of us become more immobile when we are in pain (because it hurts to move) and that might be the worst thing we can do. Don’t think of exercise or walking as an Olympic sport or think you have to spend grueling hours exercising. Just small changes can help with arthritis pain and stiffness. See our blog article on the lady who started out just walking in her house 4 times a day.

Mayo Clinic says: